System Software Types:
1. Operating System: Manages computer hardware and software resources. (Example: Windows, macOS, Linux)
2. Device Drivers: Enable communication between hardware devices and the operating system. (Example: Printer driver, Graphics card driver)
3. Firmware: Software embedded in devices that provides low-level control and functionality. (Example: BIOS, firmware in routers)
Application Software Types:
1. Word Processing Software: Create, edit, and format text documents. (Example: Microsoft Word, Google Docs, Apple Pages)
2. Spreadsheet Software: Manipulate and analyze numerical data in tables. (Example: Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers)
3. Web Browsers: Access and browse websites on the internet. (Example: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari)
4. Graphic Design Software: Create and edit visual content, such as images and illustrations. (Example: Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, GIMP)
5. Database Management Software: Organize, store, and retrieve data efficiently. (Example: Microsoft Access, MySQL, Oracle Database)
6. Video Editing Software: Edit and manipulate video footage. (Example: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve)
7. Antivirus Software: Protect against malware and viruses. (Example: Norton, McAfee, Avast)
8. Presentation Software: Create and deliver slide-based presentations. (Example: Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Apple Keynote)
Classification of softwares
1. Shareware: Software distributed for free on a trial basis, allowing users to evaluate its features before purchasing. Examples: WinRAR, Adobe Acrobat Reader, WinZip.
2. Freeware: Software that is available for free, allowing users to use, distribute, and modify it without any cost. Examples: VLC media player, Audacity, GIMP (GNU Image Manipulation Program).
3. Open Source: Software with its source code made available to the public, allowing users to view, modify, and distribute it freely. Examples: Linux operating system, Mozilla Firefox web browser, Apache web server.
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